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Western Union Sees Digital Transactions Grow but Revenues Decline
Western Union Sees Digital Transactions Grow but Revenues Decline
May 02, 2023  |  Earnings

Western Union is seeing growth in the number of digital transactions. During the quarter ended March 31, the firm recorded 7% growth in the number...

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Visa+ Gives Consumers Option to Send P2P Payments to Anyone
Visa+ Gives Consumers Option to Send P2P Payments to Anyone
April 11, 2023  |  Payment Methods

We’ve all done this dance.   You want to send money to another person — you have a Venmo account, but they don’t. They have a...

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How Removing Regulatory Barriers Can Accelerate Growth of Mobile-to-Mobile Transfers in Africa
How Removing Regulatory Barriers Can Accelerate Growth of Mobile-to-Mobile Transfers in Africa
April 03, 2023  |  Mobile Wallets

A partnership between global money transfer giant Western Union and Pan-African FinTech MFS Africa is looking to improve payment integration between Africa and the rest...

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SVB Shutters and Banks Drag CE 100 Index 6.7% Lower
SVB Shutters and Banks Drag CE 100 Index 6.7% Lower
March 13, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Stock Index lost 6.7% as Silicon Valley Bank collapsed during a dramatic week that raises questions about FinTechs and startup funding. It...

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Western Union Turns to MFS to Expand Global Money Transfers
Western Union Turns to MFS to Expand Global Money Transfers
March 05, 2023  |  Mobile Payments

Western Union has teamed with MFS Africa to allow mobile money transfers across the continent. The partnership will allow Western Union users in 200 countries...

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Western Union and 7-Eleven Form Mexican Remittance Alliance
Western Union and 7-Eleven Form Mexican Remittance Alliance
March 01, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Western Union has teamed with 7-Eleven to tap into Mexico’s $53 billion remittance market. The money transfer service announced its partnership with 7-Eleven Mexico Wednesday...

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Western Union and Beforepay Combine Lending and Remittances in Australia
Western Union and Beforepay Combine Lending and Remittances in Australia
February 24, 2023  |  Partnerships

Western Union and Beforepay have combined lending and remittances in a “send now, pay later” service. This new offering brings together Western Union’s cross-border, cross-currency...

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Western Union and Regions Bank Extend Global Money Transfer Partnership
Western Union and Regions Bank Extend Global Money Transfer Partnership
February 22, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Western Union has decided to continue its 12-year-old partnership with Regions Bank. The two companies announced a five-year extension to their agreement Wednesday (Feb. 22), allowing consumers to use...

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Western Union CEO Sees Digital Driving Global Remittance Growth
Western Union CEO Sees Digital Driving Global Remittance Growth
February 07, 2023  |  Cross-border Payments

Digital platforms are continuing to revolutionize the remittances market, and Western Union is taking notice. The 172-year-old financial services company told investors during its fourth...

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